Ammunition box
The Caledonian Cartridge Co Ltd
Category
Ephemera
Date
Unknown
Materials
Cardboard
Measurements
327 mm (W); 465 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Brechin
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 26175.1.4
Summary
One of a set of five similar cardboard boxes (fifth has been disposed of). Corrugated cardboard folded flat. Printed in black; 250 / SHOTGUN CARTRIDGES / Ammunition Class 6 Division 1. Stamped in black ink; THE CALEDONIAN / CARTRIDGE CO. LTD. / ARRAT WORKS / BRECHIN ANGUS / Tel. 067 481 342 / THE CLASSIC / GAUGE 12 / LENGTH 67.5 / LOAD / SHOT SIZE / 30GM No 6. Both short sides have a red diamond with black line round edge and; 1.45. Beneath in black print; UN No. 0012. One short side has another stamped Caledonian address.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
The Caledonian Cartridge Co Ltd